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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2006
Steven W. Macbeth, Snohomish, WA (US);
Roland L. Fernandez, Woodinville, WA (US);
Brian R. Meyers, Issaquah, WA (US);
Desney S. Tan, Kirkland, WA (US);
George G. Robertson, Seattle, WA (US);
Nuria M. Oliver, Seattle, WA (US);
Oscar E. Murillo, Seattle, WA (US);
Elin R. Pedersen, Seattle, WA (US);
Mary P. Czerwinski, Woodinville, WA (US);
Jeanine E. Spence, Seattle, WA (US);
Steven W. Macbeth, Snohomish, WA (US);
Roland L. Fernandez, Woodinville, WA (US);
Brian R. Meyers, Issaquah, WA (US);
Desney S. Tan, Kirkland, WA (US);
George G. Robertson, Seattle, WA (US);
Nuria M. Oliver, Seattle, WA (US);
Oscar E. Murillo, Seattle, WA (US);
Elin R. Pedersen, Seattle, WA (US);
Mary P. Czerwinski, Woodinville, WA (US);
Jeanine E. Spence, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A system that can identify, create, update and/or process a workflow based upon a current, past or future activity is disclosed. A 'workflow' can be defined as an activity flow that includes interaction with, or assignment of work to, people, devices, or services by a single individual or a group of individuals. Once a workflow is determined in accordance with the innovation, the system can inform other users or groups that are performing, or intend to perform, a similar or like activity. In establishing the workflow, the innovation can operate in an ad hoc or authored manner. As well, the system can employ a combination of either ad hoc or authored mechanisms in establishment of the workflow.